CRE Portfolio Manager II

Cooperative Business Services (CBS); Maryland; On-site; USD 110,336,000 - 130,864,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

STD/LTD and life insurance

401(k) with 6% match

Job summary

Cooperative Business Services (CBS) is expanding and seeking a Portfolio Manager II to manage a diversified commercial loan portfolio, perform financial reviews, and coordinate renewals and modifications. The role leverages advanced credit judgment and cross-functional collaboration to uphold credit quality across the bank’s client base.

You will analyze borrower financials, assess risk, and approve or escalate portfolio actions within delegated authority, while mentoring junior team members and

Qualifications

• Four to seven years of experience in commercial lending or related field.
• Experience assessing credit risk and evaluating complex financial information.
• Ability to provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a commercial loan portfolio by completing annual reviews, financial reviews, renewals, risk-rating assessments, and ongoing monitoring of borrower relationships.
• Analyze financial performance and credit risk by reviewing financial statements, tax returns, cash flow, operating results, and other borrower information to identify trends, strengths, weaknesses, and potential concerns.
• Evaluate loan requests and portfolio actions including renewals, eligible modifications, and restructures while operating within established policies and delegated authority.
• Exercise independent credit judgment when determining appropriate portfolio actions and recognizing when a situation requires additional review or escalation.
• Identify emerging risks by looking beyond individual financial metrics and considering changes in borrower performance, business conditions, industry trends, collateral, and other factors that may affect repayment.
• Monitor loan compliance including financial reporting, covenants, maturities, collateral documentation, insurance, property taxes, and other loan requirements.
• Communicate with borrowers and credit union partners regarding financial information, loan requirements, portfolio performance, and issues requiring resolution.
• Collaborate across departments including Credit Administration, Underwriting, Risk, Sales, Special Assets, Servicing, and leadership to resolve issues and effectively manage credit risk.
• Serve as a resource to other Portfolio Managers by sharing knowledge, answering questions, and providing guidance on portfolio management practices.
• Participate in credit discussions and departmental initiatives by bringing forward observations, identifying opportunities for improvement, and contributing thoughtful recommendations.
• Adapt to changing priorities and circumstances while maintaining sound judgment, organization, and attention to credit quality.

Skills

Credit analysis

Portfolio management

Financial analysis

Credit judgment

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Sageworks/ABRIGO

Job description

At Cooperative Business Services (CBS), we deliver premier commercial lending services and cutting-edge software solutions to financial institutions across the nation. Our expertise spans all property types, ensuring that we meet the diverse needs of our clients.

Our vision is to revolutionize financial partnerships, where institutions thrive and people flourish. This vision drives us to continually innovate and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the financial sector.

Our mission is clear: to empower financial institutions with innovative thinking and market-leading business solutions. We are committed to providing the tools and insights needed to navigate the complexities of the market, enabling our clients to achieve sustainable growth and success.

Currently, CBS is in an exciting growth period as we position ourselves for 2025 and beyond. Join us on this journey as we continue to transform the future of financial institutions.

Your Role in Our Success

The Portfolio Manager II is responsible for managing an assigned portfolio of increasingly complex commercial loan relationships following loan closing by monitoring credit performance, completing financial reviews, coordinating loan renewals and eligible modifications, and maintaining compliance with organizational policies, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements. This role exercises increased delegated lending authority, applies advanced credit judgment, serves as a resource to less experienced Portfolio Managers, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support proactive portfolio management and sound credit quality.

Here’s how you will make an impact:

• Manage a commercial loan portfolio by completing annual reviews, financial reviews, renewals, risk-rating assessments, and ongoing monitoring of borrower relationships.
• Analyze financial performance and credit risk by reviewing financial statements, tax returns, cash flow, operating results, and other borrower information to identify trends, strengths, weaknesses, and potential concerns.
• Evaluate loan requests and portfolio actions including renewals, eligible modifications, and restructures while operating within established policies and delegated authority.
• Exercise independent credit judgment when determining appropriate portfolio actions and recognizing when a situation requires additional review or escalation.
• Identify emerging risks by looking beyond individual financial metrics and considering changes in borrower performance, business conditions, industry trends, collateral, and other factors that may affect repayment.
• Monitor loan compliance including financial reporting, covenants, maturities, collateral documentation, insurance, property taxes, and other loan requirements.
• Communicate with borrowers and credit union partners regarding financial information, loan requirements, portfolio performance, and issues requiring resolution.
• Collaborate across departments including Credit Administration, Underwriting, Risk, Sales, Special Assets, Servicing, and leadership to resolve issues and effectively manage credit risk.
• Serve as a resource to other Portfolio Managers by sharing knowledge, answering questions, and providing guidance on portfolio management practices.
• Participate in credit discussions and departmental initiatives by bringing forward observations, identifying opportunities for improvement, and contributing thoughtful recommendations.
• Adapt to changing priorities and circumstances while maintaining sound judgment, organization, and attention to credit quality.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Four to seven years of experience in commercial lending, commercial credit analysis, portfolio management, financial analysis, or a related field.
• Experience managing commercial loan relationships and evaluating credit risk.
• Experience analyzing financial information and making credit recommendations.
• Strong ability to evaluate complex information, identify what matters, and make sound decisions.
• Experience providing guidance, training, or knowledge-sharing support to less experienced team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex credit information clearly to different audiences.
• Experience with Sageworks/ABRIGO or similar credit-spreading software.

The Perks of Being with Us

At Cooperative Business Services, we believe in creating an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. Here’s what you can look forward to as a valued member of our team:

• Compensation: Base compensation for this role ranges from $38.46/hr-$45.67/hr.
• Generous Holidays: Take advantage of 13 paid holidays each year
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Choose from a selection of medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefit plans to suit your needs. Additionally, the company provides company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and life insurance equivalent to 1 time your salary.
• 401(k) Plan: The company provides a generous matching contribution of up to 6%.